In vivo and ex vivo confocal microscopy for dermatologic and Mohs surgeons Journal Article


Authors: Longo, C.; Ragazzi, M.; Rajadhyaksha, M.; Nehal, K.; Bennassar, A.; Pellacani, G.; Malvehy Guilera, J.
Article Title: In vivo and ex vivo confocal microscopy for dermatologic and Mohs surgeons
Abstract: Confocal microscopy is a modern imaging device that has been extensively applied in skin oncology. More specifically, for tumor margin assessment, it has been used in two modalities: reflectance mode (in vivo on skin patient) and fluorescence mode (on freshly excised specimen). Although in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is an add-on tool for lentigo maligna mapping, fluorescence confocal microscopy is far superior for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma margin assessment in the Mohs setting. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the use of confocal microscopy for skin cancer margin evaluation. © 2016 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords: confocal microscopy; mohs surgery; in vivo; ex vivo
Journal Title: Dermatologic Clinics
Volume: 34
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0733-8635
Publisher: W.B. Saunders Co.  
Date Published: 2016-10-01
Start Page: 497
End Page: 504
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2016.05.012
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 27692455
PMCID: PMC5570550
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 6 December 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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